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The Power of Just Doing Stuff. That's the title of Rob Hopkins' latest book, available at our local library.

The Caring Circle Advisory Committee is happy to announce that the Driver Initiative Program will be phased in over the next few weeks.

This week, a team of scientists, joined by a Juno Award winner, a politician, a journalist and others, ventured beneath the waves of Howe Sound to examine local Glass Sponge Reefs.

Many of us see the Earth as a planet, but few of us regard her as a living, evolving being with whom we can have a rich and rewarding relationship.

Downing a caffeine-rich shot of espresso barely makes Gino Rutigliano blink.

Despite the extensive tree pruning measures BC Hydro undertook this past summer, Bowen Island has seen an increase in power outages compared to 2012.

A Bowen Island summer camp with higher fees and fewer programs? That's a very real possibility if not for the tax exemptions local politicians approved at a municipal council meeting on Oct. 7, according to the executive director of Camp Bow-Isle.

Lisa Bullock, program director and head coach for the Bowen Island Gymnastics club, is pleased to announce Cross Fit, a challenging new course aimed to youths nine to 13 years of age.

Islander Robert Torok whipped his sails about countless times during the three days of competition last August in the prestigious Commodore's Cup's Regatta at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, navigating his laser class boat through nine races.

Gandalf's staff check. Goblin lanterns check. Elven keys check.